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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 30
The bimmer.org E46 Forum exists to provide all 1999-current
BMW E46 3-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

THANK YOU VINCE!!! He helped me put race belts in (nt) - my car - DMSoCal330i 23:49 7/29/2001 (2)
- anytime dude! ;) How was the race man? - VinceTopazBlau325i 23:52 7/29/2001 (1)
  - 2nd in my group, 1st fastest BMW!!!! lost to an - a modified NSX. DMSoCal330i 10:34 7/30/2001 (0)
POLL: Do you regret NOT getting Xenons? (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:37 7/29/2001 (9)
- no i got them - jack 01:08 7/31/2001 (0)
- Functionally? No, Kewlness? Yes.... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 08:24 7/30/2001 (0)
- No, spend about 30 min a day early morn. in dark (nt) - Ripsnort(Bee-Mer) 06:35 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: POLL: Do you regret NOT getting Xenons? - Mario325ci 04:16 7/30/2001 (0)
- There Awesome! U can C better & they look cool! - RO 330i 03:45 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: No the regular lights are just fine. - also I don't irratate other drivers. 02:47 7/30/2001 (0)
- NO, and I don't have them. (m) (pic) - VinceTopazBlau325i 23:54 7/29/2001 (1)
  - It looks great holding in those cartons and milk (pic) - Ricardo 09:12 7/30/2001 (0)
- No, cause I have them. (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:38 7/29/2001 (0)
The Absorber requires too much effort...(m) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:36 7/29/2001 (2)
- Ya lazy bastard - ASN 08:55 7/30/2001 (0)
- Califonia Water Blade & 1 Terry Towel (m) - Keith S 06:14 7/30/2001 (0)
Car is 2 days old, only 52 miles on her! (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:35 7/29/2001 (1)
- 1 day old here and loving every minute - Danno 325 Ci 00:13 7/30/2001 (0)
When is Chris Blessing NOT on this board?!? (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:32 7/29/2001 (2)
- Coming from someone with 5 posts in a row i'd (nt) - shut up - bol 23:51 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Hey, knock it off because Dizzy Ver. 2 is censor - Jeff N CA 23:56 7/29/2001 (0)
This damn brake dust is soo frustrating!!! (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:31 7/29/2001 (18)
- Lots of complaints re: OEM pads; few alternatives - '99 Avus Blue 323i 19:57 7/30/2001 (0)
- Try Rain X Brake dust eliminator - 00328 08:53 7/30/2001 (0)
- Use lots of soap/water,sponge and a cheap 4" brush - Dave 330i 5spd SP 08:45 7/30/2001 (0)
- AGREED! One big downside of owning a BMW (nt) - DSE 08:20 7/30/2001 (1)
  - ...or just about any German car (m) - planet 16:49 7/30/2001 (0)
- Get Mintex brake pads.... - VinnyMac 07:53 7/30/2001 (0)
- Been able to keep perfectly clean for 1 week (m) - Keith S 06:17 7/30/2001 (0)
- I find if you clean the wheels and then.... - Jim in Oregon 01:00 7/30/2001 (0)
- Leave it. Just think of it as Steel Grey Finish :) (nt) - Kaz325iT 23:34 7/29/2001 (1)
  - LMFAO that was my excuse for 4 days. =] (nt) - Chris Blessing� 07:25 7/30/2001 (0)
- No kidding! I hate it, wheels clean for 1 week max - White330Ci 23:32 7/29/2001 (7)
  - 1 week! Try ONE DAY! (nt) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:33 7/29/2001 (6)
    - One Day!!! Try 10 miles!!! - ESS 06:10 7/30/2001 (5)
      - 10 miles!! Try starting the car!! - Caveman0_0325xi 06:34 7/30/2001 (4)
        
        Try looking at the car! (url) (nt) - aaron330i 07:15 7/30/2001 (0)
        
        Starting the car!! Try opening the garage door!! (nt) - Redd Ruffansore 06:51 7/30/2001 (2)
        
        Opening garage door! Try getting outta bed! - White330Ci 15:44 7/30/2001 (1)
        
        Bed? Luxury. I had a box in middle o' road. (nt) - planet 16:47 7/30/2001 (0)
to osualum...(m) - Jason 325i �tep (XxSPEARxX) 23:30 7/29/2001 (0)
how much do never driven before star spoke rims(m) - curious george 23:25 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: how much do never driven before star spoke rim - curious george 23:32 7/29/2001 (0)
Help, rubbing noise at reverse gear - Dizzy Ver. 2 23:16 7/29/2001 (0)
rear ended Sat & fan died while waiting for cop - happyfeet 23:12 7/29/2001 (0)
NJ BMWCCA Autocross pix here (url) - FunkDaddy 23:06 7/29/2001 (5)
- That's Me!!! Dead Last!!! hahaha - Chronic 09:23 7/30/2001 (0)
- Nice pics. Have you got the posted times/ranking? - Ausgang 06:30 7/30/2001 (1)
  - No, sorry, but njbmwcca.org should soon. (nt) - FunkDaddy 12:46 7/30/2001 (0)
- Sweet! Nice Bimmers. Did you run yourself? (nt) - Akakubi 23:10 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Next month... :^) - FunkDaddy 12:47 7/30/2001 (0)
driving to Montreal tomorrow... - '01 325ci SteelGrey-NJ/NYC 22:50 7/29/2001 (0)
Reposting: Clutch problem again ! - Mano 22:41 7/29/2001 (0)
rotor+emergency brake pads replacement---> - C3 22:15 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: rotor+emergency brake pads replacement---> - curious george 23:41 7/29/2001 (0)
Any Roch,NY folks going to ultimate drive in (m) - jm 22:04 7/29/2001 (4)
- Have either of you (Chris or Joanne) gone to a (m) - jm 22:31 7/29/2001 (1)
  - No but I am an SCCA member ;) - Chris Blessing� 22:38 7/29/2001 (0)
- I'll be there, as a looker. =) - Chris Blessing� 22:12 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Any Roch,NY folks going to ultimate drive in ( - Joanne M. 22:10 7/29/2001 (0)
Isn't there a TSB on transmission clunking noise ? - jm 22:01 7/29/2001 (3)
- Yes there is a TSB for it... - SteelGrey330i 23:24 7/29/2001 (1)
  - I've seen your post in the M3 forum...(m) - RT 00:15 7/30/2001 (0)
- Where do we get the TSB's from? - RT 22:41 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone with the ETK/TIS CD? Need help with (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 21:47 7/29/2001 (9)
- 51.14.8.209.932 (nt) - Kaz325iT 22:00 7/29/2001 (8)
  - thanks man! owe you one... - VinceTopazBlau325i 22:32 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Kaz, can you email me a wiring schematic for (m) - 31st330i 22:24 7/29/2001 (6)
    - I can't find that in the TIS, but... (url) - Kaz325iT 22:45 7/29/2001 (5)
      - thanks! is there an HK version of that? (nt) - 31st330i 22:48 7/29/2001 (4)
        
        specifically the subwoofer amps? thanks!! (nt) - 31st330i 22:53 7/29/2001 (0)
        
        well, mid/bottom of that has 'subwoofer speaker' - Kaz325iT 22:53 7/29/2001 (2)
        
        Re: well, mid/bottom of that has 'subwoofer speake - 31st330i 22:55 7/29/2001 (1)
        
        You have mail (nt) - Kaz325iT 23:08 7/29/2001 (0)
330xi vs S4..... an easy decision? - pvigi 21:41 7/29/2001 (25)
- For me it was easy! - PJBrown 08:14 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: 330xi vs S4..... an easy decision? - Polar Bear 22:22 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Slap on a supercharger? LMAO - Scott 11:02 7/30/2001 (0)
  - S4 is way easier to modify than 330... - duh 03:04 7/30/2001 (0)
- Not an easy decision... - t1328 22:19 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 330xi vs S4..... an easy decision? - Patrick 330i 21:48 7/29/2001 (19)
  - S4 is faster and costs no more than 330xi. - Scott NE 22:28 7/29/2001 (18)
    - Re: Thank you! - Pvigi 11:01 7/30/2001 (0)
    - Re: S4 is faster and costs no more than 330xi. - Jeff N CA 23:15 7/29/2001 (13)
      - Well damn! Simmadanna!! - Pvigi 11:04 7/30/2001 (0)
      - Hey Bigmouth - Scott 08:26 7/30/2001 (5)
        
        S4 $38,900 MSRP, 330xi $35,740 MSRP (m) - Topaz 330xi� 10:45 7/30/2001 (4)
        
        Face the music - Scott 11:00 7/30/2001 (3)
        
        keep trying 99% of mags. prefer BMW deal with it! - RO 330i 12:11 7/30/2001 (2)
        
        I'm not talking preference. Talking facts. - Scott 13:18 7/30/2001 (1)
        
        Agree. Damm, I love driving my 330. M3 next 4 me! - RO 330i 15:19 7/30/2001 (0)
      - I agree! with Jeff its funny how - RO 330i 00:28 7/30/2001 (0)
      - Have you sh*t yours yet today? Dog Mouth (nt) - Dizzy Ver. 2 23:19 7/29/2001 (4)
        
        Yes, Sir, Mr. Monitor Dick - Jeff N CA 23:21 7/29/2001 (3)
        
        I am just doing you a favor - Dizzy Ver. 2 23:38 7/29/2001 (2)
        
        Thank you sir, may I have another - Jeff N CA 23:54 7/29/2001 (1)
        
        A lot of time is what I have - Dizzy Ver. 2 00:27 7/30/2001 (0)
    - S4 vs 330? BMW #1, heck save up & get M3 if - RO 330i 22:38 7/29/2001 (2)
      - Re: "heck save up & get M3 "?? - Pvigi 10:51 7/30/2001 (1)
        
        The Feel! - RO 330i 12:09 7/30/2001 (0)
Miracle towel vs. Water Blade - SSM 21:41 7/29/2001 (13)
- don't use either, do this (m) - Edge - Chris Blessing� 21:44 7/29/2001 (12)
  - you guys are missing the point... - Chris Blessing� 07:28 7/30/2001 (6)
    - Funny, I've been using a waterblade for 2 yrs - w/o any scratches. HellrotCi 08:34 7/30/2001 (5)
      - who said anything about magic professor? - Chris Blessing� 09:25 7/30/2001 (4)
        
        Bless me Chris, I didn't know you were such - an expert.(m) HellrotCi 11:46 7/30/2001 (3)
        
        ok ok so you have a point... - Chris Blessing� 11:55 7/30/2001 (2)
        
        and hey wait a second... - Chris Blessing� 11:55 7/30/2001 (1)
        
        Now that's settled, do you Zaino? - HellrotCi = Bright Red Ci 12:28 7/30/2001 (0)
  - Actually, the water blade works very well, if and - Chronic 22:32 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Actually, the water blade works very well, if and - Chronic 22:32 7/29/2001 (0)
  - actually, I'm going to try the Water Blade...m (url) - john-milwaukee, wisc. 22:10 7/29/2001 (2)
    - Ordered Water blade,Chamois and cleaner, Cotton - Ripsnort(Bee-Mer) 06:40 7/30/2001 (0)
    - good deal man, I hope he has one for you! (nt) - Chris Blessing� 22:15 7/29/2001 (0)
What Exterior/Interior Color Should I get? - Jones' 330i 21:36 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: What Exterior/Interior Color Should I get? - Wahoos3? 22:21 7/29/2001 (0)
- Light Yellow w/ Brown Leather & metallic tint. (nt) - Dont forget the deep-dish mags. 21:56 7/29/2001 (0)
MW/LW instead of AM in radio how to change to AM? - t1328 21:23 7/29/2001 (2)
- Read e46 FAQ on this board for fix - egruber 07:26 7/30/2001 (1)
  - Couldn't find it there - hyperlink? - t1328 00:33 7/31/2001 (0)
***August 3rd - Minnesota MOD Meet*** (pic) - Sam 21:23 7/29/2001 (0)
Fuel Injector Cleaner Observation - Parump 21:19 7/29/2001 (0)
'99 328i on Ebay (url) (pic) - lupin 21:06 7/29/2001 (0)
Got screwed today.....no pun intended. - MJS 20:58 7/29/2001 (6)
- Re: Got screwed today.....no pun intended. - Jeff323Ci 06:44 7/30/2001 (0)
- plugs will fall in/out over time, get a patch per (nt) - Edge - Chris Blessing� 21:38 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Chris-how many miles so far? (Living vicariously (nt) - through others until Oct 29th) / Edge 21:46 7/29/2001 (1)
    - ~470! She's gettin up there! - Edge - Chris Blessing� 21:50 7/29/2001 (0)
- Get it patched. It'll be fine. ~$15-20. Plugs suck (nt) - Edge '02 330ci ED 21:02 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Agreed - patch it to be safe. (nt) - Andre 06:44 7/30/2001 (0)
Removal of Auto Gear Knob - HELP - Andre 20:50 7/29/2001 (2)
- Pull hard (more) - Mike 21:12 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Mate (nt) - Andre 01:36 7/30/2001 (0)
does 2002 330i comes with xenon light ?? - showboat 20:41 7/29/2001 (3)
- Only DSCIII system is added as standard - B-BM 02:34 7/30/2001 (2)
  - Re: Only DSCIII system is added as standard - showboat 03:57 7/30/2001 (1)
    - Xenon standard on Canadian 323 and 330 but - Francis 09:21 7/30/2001 (0)
OT: Porsche Slaughter (url) (pic) - bol 20:37 7/29/2001 (8)
- actually, it's a roll bar (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 08:42 7/30/2001 (0)
- Good for drying laundry! (nt) - Ripsnort(BeeMer) 21:52 7/29/2001 (0)
- That's more than likely a functional wing (more) - alee 21:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- Gotta agree w/ Kubi, if the performance warrants + - Jack 21:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- WHY i ask..... WhYYYYY???? disgusting taste - '01 325ci SteelGrey-NJ/NYC 21:42 7/29/2001 (0)
- It is not just for good look it's.......> - C3 20:53 7/29/2001 (1)
  - RUF CTR2 ... #1 in Virginia City Hill Climb 2001 (nt) - alee 21:59 7/29/2001 (0)
- This one may actually be functional... - Akakubi 20:41 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone else have the squeaking chirpy noise when (url) - cold problem? (m) -CaliColin 20:30 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Anyone else have the squeaking chirpy noise wh - jak 02:23 7/30/2001 (1)
  - Hmm.. possible. I'll spray some armor all on them (nt) - in the morning -CaliColin 12:18 7/30/2001 (0)
steel gray or titanium - your fav? (nt) (nt) - Considering330i 20:08 7/29/2001 (8)
- rear pic of grey with clears. (pic) (nt) - lupe1ba 04:03 7/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: rear pic of grey with clears. - curious george 06:07 7/30/2001 (0)
- If you do get steel gray, go for the clears! - Lars Stole 22:33 7/29/2001 (0)
- Steel metallic grey, but I am seeing more and more - pvigi 21:27 7/29/2001 (0)
- Titanium Silver! (nt) - MJS 20:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- Grey... best color for E46 IMHO (nt) - bobbO 20:20 7/29/2001 (0)
- Steel Grey! (Ti is nice, but WAY too common.) (nt) - Edge '02 330ci ED 20:09 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Thx all (nt) - Considering330i 22:57 7/29/2001 (0)
how do i put a picture in a message? (nt) - Paul 19:46 7/29/2001 (3)
- Re: how do i put a picture in a message? - Alan F 19:53 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Appreciate the info-directions worked! (nt) - RGO 10:47 7/30/2001 (0)
- U got mail - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:53 7/29/2001 (0)
products to clean chrome tailpipes? (m) - Moe Green - 330Ci 19:43 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: products to clean chrome tailpipes? (m) - kevinfl 20:10 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Nevr-Dull is the best! Pep Boys or Autozone $3 (nt) - Edge - Chris Blessing� 21:40 7/29/2001 (0)
I've Got Brake Dust - Golfman 19:43 7/29/2001 (3)
- Congrats, now get rid of the dawn & buy some real - car soap: ) Alan F 19:46 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: Congrats, now get rid of the dawn & buy so - Golfman 19:56 7/29/2001 (1)
    - Cool . . . enjoy the car (m) - Alan F 20:27 7/29/2001 (0)
Why can't you order tinted windows? - Michael O 19:41 7/29/2001 (1)
- b/c the sun never shines in germany - rick (frankfurt) 20:31 7/29/2001 (0)
FOR SALE 1999 540I 6 SPEED $35,900 - Jeff 19:39 7/29/2001 (0)
Tail light options (pic) - SDBMWCLUB.ORG 19:36 7/29/2001 (7)
- exactly what reaction were you expecting? EITHER (pic) - LOOKS LIKE CRAP!! Wahoos3? 22:33 7/29/2001 (0)
- make sure they're OEM and not cheap knockoffs, jk (nt) - 74Eight 20:53 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Tail light options (pic) - J-DoG 20:46 7/29/2001 (0)
- The Smoke ones but It will look cheap (pic) - Stick 20:32 7/29/2001 (0)
- Neither (nt) - kevinfl 20:12 7/29/2001 (0)
- Fugly, nothing more to say (pic) - ........Dhan........ 19:55 7/29/2001 (0)
- If those hatchback tail lights weren't bad enough (nt) - ... Ryan330Ci 19:41 7/29/2001 (0)
Tail light options (pic) - SDBMWCLUB.ORG 19:36 7/29/2001 (0)
Pic anyone? Black 325Ci w/SP, tint, & clears (nt) - BMLV 19:25 7/29/2001 (3)
- Re: Pic anyone? Black 325Ci w/SP, tint, & clea (pic) - Ryan330Ci 20:59 7/29/2001 (0)
- How bout Topaz 330Ci w/SP, tint, & clears? (url) - Ken330ci 19:33 7/29/2001 (1)
  - It's another consideration --- nice car!!! (nt) - BMLV 19:37 7/29/2001 (0)
Am I a fanatic or what? Wash it twice a week... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:14 7/29/2001 (10)
- Wash it twice a week and clean wheels 3x a day! - Wahoos3? 22:45 7/29/2001 (0)
- Same here, 2 times a week. or more depending. (nt) - Hobbes 22:32 7/29/2001 (0)
- Do u use the California blade to dry it? (nt) - furious_george 19:23 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Cotton towel first, then tee shirts. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:35 7/29/2001 (0)
- Doesn't it pi$$ you off when you're washing it..(m - Pvt. Joker 19:18 7/29/2001 (5)
  - I think its worse when the driver - Barco 19:32 7/29/2001 (4)
    - I do it all the time to pesky tail-gaters. (nt) - Jack 21:13 7/29/2001 (0)
    - i did that to a benz when he was following to clos - ........Dhan........ 19:58 7/29/2001 (0)
    - I agree, I hate when people do that ! ! ! (nt) - Alan F 19:55 7/29/2001 (0)
    - usually from the dirtiest car on the road, thinkin - the spray gonna clean the wndshld. 19:39 7/29/2001 (0)
Your opinions please?? - chauncey gardner 19:09 7/29/2001 (1)
- The garden tree will grow if the roots are strong. - Nick 00:35 7/30/2001 (0)
DSC in strong side wind? - Francis 19:02 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: DSC in strong side wind? - Polar Bear 22:26 7/29/2001 (1)
  - That makes sense. Thx. (nt) - Francis 09:23 7/30/2001 (0)
BMW wins German Grand Prix (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 18:35 7/29/2001 (5)
- I was there...At the Jim Clerk curve. - Neil 05:54 7/30/2001 (0)
- Spoilers Please !! - Robert Halton 20:38 7/29/2001 (0)
- woulda been 1-2 if Montoya didn't get a bad fan :) (nt) - Kaz325iT 18:55 7/29/2001 (2)
  - No, he bitched about HK rattles, had to pit... (nt) - differ~Ripsnort(BeeMer) 18:57 7/29/2001 (0)
  - LOL (nt) - Pvt. Joker 18:56 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone Oh Anyone Solved the Transmission Clunking? (nt) - RT 18:31 7/29/2001 (0)
Did Anyone Install OEM NAV in SF? - Jenny328 18:16 7/29/2001 (2)
- I didn't think its possible because.. - 323iT 18:18 7/29/2001 (1)
  - It is possible (url) (nt) - Ed 18:53 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone Has ONE 330 SP Wheel For Sell?? - Andy 18:13 7/29/2001 (2)
- I've got one. - Brian 330Cic� 20:11 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone Has ONE 330 SP Wheel For Sell?? - SherpaSean 18:42 7/29/2001 (0)
Wooohoooo! Its not a car, it's a rocket. - Matrix777 325ti TopazBlue 17:58 7/29/2001 (10)
- I can only imagine driving a ti with an I6...(m) - Pvt. Joker 19:07 7/29/2001 (0)
- Thks for sharing ! (nt) - Ripsnort(BeeMer) 18:59 7/29/2001 (0)
- what is you car?? - SUPERMAN 18:01 7/29/2001 (7)
  - Not a car, it's a rocket. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 18:49 7/29/2001 (6)
    - you'd think Superman could read-j/k (nt) - Tarzan 18:54 7/29/2001 (2)
      - WHAT DO YOU MEAN ????? - SUPERMAN 19:07 7/29/2001 (1)
        
        SUPERMAN look at his name "325ti TopazBlue " - 323iT 19:36 7/29/2001 (0)
    - and I have proof (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 18:52 7/29/2001 (2)
      - cheapskate, still using the computer at work? - Dave 330i 5spd SP 18:57 7/29/2001 (1)
        
        I thought the economy was slowing down.....(m) - Pvt. Joker 19:04 7/29/2001 (0)
Wow! Having carbon fiber near engine makes it run (url) - better! / Edge '02 330ci ED 17:56 7/29/2001 (2)
- Fairly certain he meant the look - NT (url) - Mal 00:23 7/31/2001 (0)
- Doh! Here's the URL (url) - Edge '02 330ci ED 17:56 7/29/2001 (0)
Stereo.. Long term strategy (MP3 Future) (url) - shopping325xi 17:45 7/29/2001 (14)
- BMW's MP3 future - kevinm 11:13 7/30/2001 (0)
- What I want... - Neil J. McRae 08:05 7/30/2001 (0)
- I'm looking into this... (url) - Alch 22:42 7/29/2001 (0)
- like the MP3 idea but... - 74Eight 18:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- Clown-nose is perfectlylocated for 360 degree view (nt) - Pvt. Joker 18:14 7/29/2001 (3)
  - it's a beacon to the thieves, try me! - Dave 330i 5spd SP 18:58 7/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: it's a beacon to the thieves, try me! (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 19:11 7/29/2001 (1)
      - lol - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:16 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Stereo.. Long term strategy (MP3 Future) - Wahoos3? 18:09 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Here is my stereo - StahlBlau330i5spSP 19:52 7/29/2001 (0)
- You could try this... - rich 328 17:58 7/29/2001 (1)
  - FM modulator? - Kor 00:28 7/30/2001 (0)
- Like most aftermarkets, looks ricey. Factory head (nt) - is only that looks decent in a 3er. 17:47 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Most aftermarkets appear designed by 14-year-olds - DLF 11:02 7/30/2001 (0)
AC Schintzer GT Spoiler???? - 323iT 17:43 7/29/2001 (0)
Suspension Settings Changed for 2002 - Nobimmeryet 17:36 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Suspension Settings Changed for 2002 (url) - hd 20:14 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Suspension Settings Changed for 2002 - hd 19:55 7/29/2001 (0)
whatever u guys do, just don't fall in love! girls (nt) - r trouble-NOTORIOUS 17:25 7/29/2001 (6)
- some advise (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 17:45 7/29/2001 (1)
  - oops...s/b advice (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 17:45 7/29/2001 (0)
- leave girls alone, find a young lady or woman! - Wahoos3? 17:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- just find an ugly girl, and use a little ZAINO - lk 17:36 7/29/2001 (1)
  - funny as hell(nt) - ky 19:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- i assume u got a story behind this comment - ........Dhan........ 17:32 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone else have rubber door molding(pic) (pic) - Alan F 17:21 7/29/2001 (6)
- Re: Anyone else have rubber door molding(pic) - Jeff323Ci 07:22 7/30/2001 (0)
- Must be draggin' your ass across it getting in/ - out of your car. nt Paul 22:03 7/29/2001 (0)
- Yep, passenger door, 2000 323ci (nt) - Barco 19:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- YES i have it. i got a 2000 323CI - AB 18:31 7/29/2001 (0)
- not yet..what year is your E46? (nt) - 325i alpine white 17:42 7/29/2001 (1)
  - 2001 330Ci (nt) - Alan F 18:04 7/29/2001 (0)
SES light on after getting gas-cap is tight.NE1? - Blue Thunder 17:19 7/29/2001 (1)
- I had the same problem - 323iT 18:16 7/29/2001 (0)
Questions to clarify cause of break-in oil consump - tion (m) JSE 16:50 7/29/2001 (7)
- Re: Questions to clarify cause of break-in oil con - Keith S 06:24 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Questions to clarify cause of break-in oil con - herk 00:08 7/30/2001 (0)
- Answers - DG2 18:34 7/29/2001 (0)
- My answers: - Irv 18:25 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Questions to clarify cause of break-in oil con - rg 17:15 7/29/2001 (0)
- my answers.............(m) - Pvt. Joker 17:10 7/29/2001 (1)
  - also: my 323Ci still consumes no oil @ 37K miles (nt) - Pvt. Joker 17:11 7/29/2001 (0)
New 3 sedan's face - Bert 16:44 7/29/2001 (2)
- Are you talking about the new compact? - robg 20:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- Good observation on the similarity... I agree. (nt) - RonZ 17:30 7/29/2001 (0)
How to get rid of soot on the exhaust tips (m) - JSE 16:25 7/29/2001 (1)
- Maybe Sooty Pooh! could help you out :) - TJ 17:43 7/29/2001 (0)
OT: If I sell a car does the buyer pay sales tax? - mattldm 16:14 7/29/2001 (3)
- in georgia they don't... - mike g in atl 17:44 7/29/2001 (0)
- Yes (nt) - Pvt. Joker 16:17 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: If I sell a car does the buyer pay sales t - TIMEBMB 16:16 7/29/2001 (0)
A little advice: Beware of the Rear Roundel Emblem - VinceTopazBlau325i 16:02 7/29/2001 (1)
- Nice, then punks won't damage the paint trying... - JSE 16:27 7/29/2001 (0)
Vehicle Identification Verification ( VIN Decoder (url) - VinEasy 15:56 7/29/2001 (9)
- I-don't-think-so (nt) - Ripsnort(BeeMer) 19:02 7/29/2001 (0)
- Why do I not trust this site w/my VIN? - (e) TD 16:24 7/29/2001 (7)
  - You sound totally paranoid to me. Lighten up! ;) (nt) - DLF 16:02 7/30/2001 (0)
  - NE1 can walk up to your car & copy down your VIN - '01 325ci SteelGrey-NJ/NYC 21:50 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Hmm... We could use my former 323Ci VIN =) - and see what happens.(e) Sean 20:37 7/29/2001 (0)
  - why wouldnt you...not like they can do anything (nt) - with it ... jAb 17:44 7/29/2001 (0)
  - My thoughts exactly... - demtem 16:31 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Don't tell me that. I put mine in. (nt) - Pvt. Joker 16:27 7/29/2001 (1)
    - Just a gut feel (Okay, that and only a HotMail - email address.) (e) TD 16:31 7/29/2001 (0)
330i sp - white or topaz / tan pics please - robert 15:53 7/29/2001 (2)
- here you go... (pic) - 31st330i 17:22 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: here you go... (pic) - robert 19:24 7/29/2001 (0)
3 series facelift 2002 - yen 15:52 7/29/2001 (2)
- Sedan and wagon, but not the coupe - vexed 16:04 7/29/2001 (1)
  - or the convertible (url) - or the M3 cars :) 17:03 7/29/2001 (0)
What kind of steering is on a 325 being built now? - J. Richie 15:49 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: What kind of steering is on a 325 being built - Slider 16:54 7/29/2001 (0)
why bimmer and not beamer? (nt) - brunoflipper 15:12 7/29/2001 (1)
- bimmer = BMW car, beamer = BMW motorcycle (nt) - coloradobimmer 15:14 7/29/2001 (0)
funny t-shirt (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 15:02 7/29/2001 (0)
325 interior? - 02 steelgrey 325xi 14:58 7/29/2001 (8)
- Tanin red is sexy, but I'm not sure if I would (m) - Edge '02 330ci ED 17:12 7/29/2001 (5)
  - I have the perfect combo in mind - Chilly Willy 18:45 7/29/2001 (4)
    - Re: I have the perfect combo in mind (pic) - Tim S Teichman 21:25 7/29/2001 (3)
      - Re: I have the perfect combo in mind (url) - Tim S Teichman 21:26 7/29/2001 (2)
        
        What color is that? - Chilly Willy 04:25 7/30/2001 (1)
        
        Re: What color is that? (url) - Tim S Teichman 23:22 7/30/2001 (0)
- Tanin Red not an option in 02, tho I liked it (nt) - Wahoos3? 15:45 7/29/2001 (0)
- gray/myrtle at bottom of pics (url) (nt) - I have yours? john-milwaukee, wisc. 15:43 7/29/2001 (0)
3 series - 02 steelgrey 325xi 14:43 7/29/2001 (0)
Got retrofit steering yesterday at Otto's in Pa. - Rashad Choudry 14:33 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Got retrofit steering yesterday at Otto's in P - Mel 21:20 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Got retrofit steering yesterday at Otto's in P - 325i alpine white 17:50 7/29/2001 (0)
Just autocrossed, got my ass kicked.... - Chronic 14:30 7/29/2001 (14)
- Some thoughts (more) - Henry 21:20 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Not true - Jspeed 01:03 7/30/2001 (0)
- How were your brakes after your runs? - differ~Ripsnort(BeeMer) 18:56 7/29/2001 (0)
- Where can I learn more about this? (nt) - Scott NE 15:24 7/29/2001 (2)
  - your regional BMWCCA club. (url) (nt) - Pvt. Joker 15:30 7/29/2001 (1)
    - Or SCCA region (nt) - Matt D. 15:42 7/29/2001 (0)
- I was there and got pixs, I'll post them soon (m) - FunkDaddy 15:14 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Oh, that was you? - Chronic 17:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- Does your car insurance cover you? (nt) - Pvt. Joker 14:39 7/29/2001 (4)
  - Re: Does your car insurance cover you? - icedog16 16:53 7/30/2001 (0)
  - Re: Does your car insurance cover you? - Kory 18:20 7/29/2001 (0)
  - I doubt it, but the speeds are so slow, min danger - Chronic 14:43 7/29/2001 (1)
    - with my luck, I'd total it + be on hook 4 the loan (nt) - Pvt. Joker 14:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- Sounds like Fun! You Are a Man Bro!, It - RO 330i 14:37 7/29/2001 (0)
Speed Question re 330i - Patrick 330i 14:08 7/29/2001 (10)
- True for VW Passat - TX330i 16:38 7/30/2001 (0)
- Find one of those Neighborhood Speed Traps... - Cush325Ci 16:29 7/29/2001 (0)
- simple accuracy test - Jeff 325i 15:37 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Reset OBC average time while driving should (m) - coloradobimmer 16:47 7/29/2001 (0)
- Explains why many people think their E46 can go (nt) - 140MPH (10% over 128) coloradobimmer 15:17 7/29/2001 (0)
- not true - Jeff 325i 14:20 7/29/2001 (0)
- He's close (more) - alee 14:19 7/29/2001 (3)
  - I would assume odometer is correct - Scott NE 15:26 7/29/2001 (0)
  - if so, borderline warranty claims have a case (nt) - 74Eight 14:25 7/29/2001 (0)
  - if so, borderline warranty claims have a case (nt) - 74Eight 14:25 7/29/2001 (0)
Where can I get a nice windshield banner... (nt) - BEEMER 13:59 7/29/2001 (3)
- For your motorcycle? - nt Paul 22:07 7/29/2001 (0)
- IMO: nice windshield banner is an oxymoron. (nt) - Pvt. Joker 14:45 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Agreed. Go buy a Civic. - audikiller 14:47 7/29/2001 (0)
good window tint shop in SF south bay? - hedger 13:52 7/29/2001 (3)
- This guy did a great job on my 330i (nt) - StahlBlau330i5spSP 16:07 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: This guy did a great job on my 330i - StahlBlau330i5spSP 16:08 7/29/2001 (1)
    - thanks! (nt) - hedger 00:03 7/30/2001 (0)
steel/tanin - grabimmer 13:39 7/29/2001 (1)
- Red is replaced w/ brown for 02, but here are pics (pic) - Edge '02 330ci ED 14:03 7/29/2001 (0)
When instaling battery which terminal(+/-)go first (nt) - ?thx--C3 13:21 7/29/2001 (1)
- + - lk 13:23 7/29/2001 (0)
when disconnecting the car's battery.. - Jun 13:01 7/29/2001 (4)
- Re: when disconnecting the car's battery.. - sjs 21:43 7/29/2001 (0)
- I wonder if the radio stops working? - Barco 19:42 7/29/2001 (0)
- nope! (nt) - ///AYN 13:07 7/29/2001 (1)
  - actually, u lose the OBC memories (nt) - ///AYN 13:08 7/29/2001 (0)
TV on dash monitor - Rob 12:59 7/29/2001 (3)
- Check out http://www.hispeedometer.com/serv03.htm (url) (nt) - Kory 18:24 7/29/2001 (0)
- I believe TD has a solution for this one. - (e) hts 13:19 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Why don't you take it, Harrison? - (e) TD 13:29 7/29/2001 (0)
Any Pics of the M-Aero pkg. (nt) - M-Aero pkg for a 323CI 12:55 7/29/2001 (0)
aluminum gauge faces - Otto Bahn 12:54 7/29/2001 (0)
Selling Rims upon arrival of car??? - phatty 12:45 7/29/2001 (3)
- Re: Selling Rims upon arrival of car??? - Joe 14:02 7/29/2001 (0)
- I've seen wheels+tires for $1500 on E-bay - Scott NE 13:39 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: I've seen wheels+tires for $1500 on E-bay - phatty 16:13 7/29/2001 (0)
www.M-Series.com has 100s for M-Series BMWs for sa (url) - sandy 12:21 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone get a replacement jack for their car (m)? - LRB323 12:05 7/29/2001 (1)
- Definitely get a better one for oil change (nt) - CG 12:23 7/29/2001 (0)
Leather bunching up - Shane 12:01 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Leather bunching up - 02 steelgrey 325xi 15:39 7/29/2001 (0)
Are Bimmers Getting Uglier? - steve 11:57 7/29/2001 (1)
- I'll have to see them in person - Scott NE 13:42 7/29/2001 (0)
Lease Terms - how long do most people lease? - Tummy 11:53 7/29/2001 (5)
- Re: Lease Terms - how long do most people lease? - JF 14:21 7/29/2001 (0)
- I wouldnt lease for more than 39 months (m) - Mensy 12:57 7/29/2001 (1)
  - 39 month = you pay for registration for 4th yr. - Randy 18:41 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Lease Terms - how long do most people lease? - Q777 12:26 7/29/2001 (1)
  - MBCC, BMWFS, and other "captives" - Jon �hafer 12:38 7/29/2001 (0)
Car Safety Question (m) - Jeff 325i 11:24 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Car Safety Question (m) - Tummy 11:58 7/29/2001 (0)
More on Plates: INZAINO (reserved 4 for Alee) (m) - cwiklee 11:23 7/29/2001 (2)
- Haha :)... I think TD should get RTFM (nt) - alee 11:37 7/29/2001 (1)
  - LOL. However, how long has it been since I've said - that? (e) TD 13:16 7/29/2001 (0)
Best gas company credit card?? - bad credit 10:59 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Best gas company credit card?? - hedger 13:50 7/29/2001 (0)
Good to use household Fantastik on SP wheels? - so excited 10:55 7/29/2001 (10)
- Use Simple Green. eom - -JT///M3 09:13 7/30/2001 (0)
- Formula 409 banned at our company - jag3er 20:44 7/29/2001 (0)
- any household detergent/soap will get dust off. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:02 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Oh, to avoid scratches, use lots of water - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:04 7/29/2001 (0)
- Get a hose and use P21S wheel cleaner - '99 Avus Blue 323i 17:01 7/29/2001 (0)
- Sure, if that's what you use to wash the rest of - the paint on your car. 11:27 7/29/2001 (3)
  - Re: Sure, if that's what you use to wash the rest - bad credit 11:40 7/29/2001 (2)
    - I'd try the least harsh products first and then - work up to more harsh. 11:52 7/29/2001 (1)
      - Re: I'd try the least harsh products first and the - bad credit 21:48 7/29/2001 (0)
- I was told to use 409.... (more) - VinceTopazBlau325i 11:23 7/29/2001 (0)
residuals, again! - chauncey gardner 10:51 7/29/2001 (2)
- Dealer is correct... - Analyst 11:16 7/29/2001 (1)
  - For short terms, Coupe RV is higher than sedan - Jon �hafer 11:47 7/29/2001 (0)
I've got condensation in my headlight casing - NE1 have any ideas? -- aj 10:48 7/29/2001 (1)
- Never mind, found it in the archives. (nt) - aj 11:11 7/29/2001 (0)
residual rates - chauncey gardner 10:44 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: residual rates - Q777 11:43 7/29/2001 (0)
Anyone with '99 328i that has 20K plus miles? - Steve Brisson 10:14 7/29/2001 (26)
- Some answers - robg 21:09 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Some answers Thanks!!! - Steve Brisson 06:08 7/30/2001 (0)
- Great car! Just a few minor things like rattles. (nt) - Ed - 328Ci 18:51 7/29/2001 (0)
- I've heard the "i's" are more reliable than "Ci's" (nt) - SS 18:29 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone with '99 328i that has 20K plus miles? - sunil 16:24 7/29/2001 (0)
- 30K+,5spd Y2K 323i w/SPP, Xenons, HK/CD,NO probs!! (nt) - Greg in AZ 12:35 7/29/2001 (0)
- Steve, don't forget safety...(more) - Chris F. 11:29 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Steve, don't forget safety...(more) - Steve Brisson 06:17 7/30/2001 (0)
- Yup -- 99 328i with 24k troublefree miles - Lorenz 11:20 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Yup -- 99 328i with 24k troublefree miles - Steve Brisson 06:23 7/30/2001 (0)
- 99 328i 9/98 build. Great car! (more) (pic) - dme328i 10:47 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: what color green is that!? n/m - vince 15:42 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Re: And thats a great color!!!! - Nav330Ci 11:23 7/29/2001 (0)
- the 99's and 2000's are reliable, but avoid 2001's - lk 10:46 7/29/2001 (7)
  - My 330Ci hasn't had one problem ! ! ! (nt) - Alan F 11:44 7/29/2001 (1)
    - Now you've cursed your car :) (nt) - alee 11:46 7/29/2001 (0)
  - Data source behind your statement? (nt) - DCE325iT 11:13 7/29/2001 (4)
    - hmm, thermo's, steering, engine fires, overheating - lk 13:14 7/29/2001 (3)
      - Thermos were a 99/00 problem, and what about - '99 warped rotors, sunroof switches? 13:46 7/29/2001 (2)
        
        hmm, how many ppl were towed because of that? - lk 14:36 7/29/2001 (1)
        
        Agree w/above guy, my 2000 was a POS (m0 - SS 18:14 7/29/2001 (0)
- Try watching www.swapaleasse.com - Analyst 10:37 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone with '99 328i that has 20K plus miles? (pic) - Jim in Oregon 10:33 7/29/2001 (2)
  - That is one rare species made by JIO >=O (nt) - CG 12:21 7/29/2001 (0)
  - If he DOES find one like yours...:) (nt) - Akakubi 11:03 7/29/2001 (0)
- Go RWD! (m) - RT 10:31 7/29/2001 (0)
SMG/SSG transmission questions.. (nt) - spngd 09:35 7/29/2001 (5)
- here are the questions... - spngd 09:37 7/29/2001 (4)
  - 1)Yes!!! Both SMG/SSG 2) SMG: Now on M3 SSG: Dec - MS 11:40 7/29/2001 (0)
  - 1) it can't; 2) in the USA, on the 2002 M3 only - LMC 10:19 7/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: 1) it can't; 2) in the USA, on the 2002 M3 onl - Jim in Oregon 10:43 7/29/2001 (1)
      - Oops. I stand corrected on the auto part. Thnx! (nt) - LMC 13:04 7/29/2001 (0)
Got some pics of my new Bimmer up...finally. (url) - aaron330i 09:23 7/29/2001 (2)
- Nice ride...congrats - Jim in Oregon 12:53 7/29/2001 (0)
- Looks great! Really shiny. (nt) - Akakubi 11:09 7/29/2001 (0)
Weird noise from front left side of 323ci - Art 08:34 7/29/2001 (2)
- Sway bar bushings need to be lubed (nt) - Redline 08:54 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Sway bar bushings need to be lubed (nt) - Art 05:53 7/30/2001 (0)
EZPass: external tags needed? - Barney 08:26 7/29/2001 (6)
- Internal works fine - Boston Joe 12:36 7/29/2001 (0)
- Works fine. Sits next to my rain sensor. (nt) - alee 11:38 7/29/2001 (0)
- I use it in my 330Ci & it works fine(I have the - Alan F 08:54 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Meant to say'I have the rain-sensing wipers - windshield (nt) Alan F 08:55 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: EZPass: external tags needed? - Art 08:37 7/29/2001 (1)
  - never had a problem w/ my EZpass - '01 325ci SteelGrey-NJ/NYC 10:39 7/29/2001 (0)
Installing the tit bar under the number plate - Andre 08:23 7/29/2001 (2)
- Those bars can get expensive,bring $1 bills- j/k (nt) - Alan F 08:57 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Those bars can get expensive,bring $1 bills- j - Andre 18:50 7/29/2001 (0)
Swirls in Jet Black - HELP - Andre 08:20 7/29/2001 (3)
- Thanks - Andre 18:13 7/29/2001 (0)
- 3M Finesse It followed by Imperial Hand Glz then - DJ 09:34 7/29/2001 (0)
- Don't know if 3M Imp Hand Glz is avail, but it's (url) (nt) - great for swirls. dme328i 08:38 7/29/2001 (0)
Get rid of that annoying Red Light?? - shopping325xi 08:14 7/29/2001 (2)
- European option with LED just under lever (m) - JSE 14:56 7/29/2001 (0)
- I hate the clown nose! I'm driving a circus mobile (nt) - I hate clowns 10:43 7/29/2001 (0)
Pic of the last produced BMW 7 Series (E38)----> (pic) - Alex Baumann 07:52 7/29/2001 (16)
- i dont get it.. that car looks horrible... the new - one looks MUCH better... (nt) - Sunil 20:36 7/29/2001 (1)
  - You are joking, of course. - DLF 10:54 7/30/2001 (0)
- E65 was born ugly, but E38 has grown ugly - RonZ 17:29 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Pic of the last produced BMW 7 Series (E38)--- (url) - E65? 17:00 7/29/2001 (1)
  - here's the bigger pic (pic) (nt) - Alex Baumann 17:08 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Pic of the last produced BMW 7 Series (E38)--- - OG 13:30 7/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Pic of the last produced BMW 7 Series (E38)--- - spook 15:10 7/29/2001 (0)
- There are 4 people on the e65 board who love them - DFF 11:53 7/29/2001 (2)
  - Maybe BMW will only be able to sell 4 :) (nt) - alee 12:03 7/29/2001 (1)
    - its supposed to be the flagship; not the jester - rich 328 14:23 7/29/2001 (0)